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Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Describe the purpose of the opening scene of The Godfather.

### Response:
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The opening scene of The Godfather is used to establish the setting and the key themes of the film. It provides the audience with a glimpse into the Corleone crime family and the power dynamics of the characters, as well as a pivotal moment in the plot that alters the course of the film.